Boston.com · Feb 2, 2023
Bruins-Maple Leafs: What we learned as Boston snaps 3-game losing streak
While Bruins forward Pavel Zacha's tip attempt here in the 2nd period was unsuccessful, he got two goals past Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov in the 3rd.Back with a bang.
The Boston Bruins had hit a rut, seemingly running out of gas following three games in four nights against some of the NHL’s toughest opponents. With a 10-day layoff in sight, a loss against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs would’ve left a sour taste, but hardly affected the Black and Gold’s comfortable position atop the league standings.
Instead, the Bruins addressed the many concerns that arose during their first multi-game losing streak of the year. After a weeklong skid, a reactivated Boston back-end led the charge.